The Trailblazers= Championship Contenders!

[Perpetual_Beast_Mode]

You know it's true.

 

[bksballer89]

This thread again?

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

For years I have been singing Aldridge's praises and many have asked me why I'm so high on him.

I know everyone is on the Anthony Davis train this year.

But, LaMarcus has been a top 4 PF for the last 4 years.

Sadly, nobody noticed until Dame Lillard came on the scene.

It's not just a 2 man show either.

Batum, Lopez and Matthews are major contributors.

Go Rip City!

 

[True Lakers Fan]

For years I have been singing Aldridge's praises and many have asked me why I'm so high on him.

I know everyone is on the Anthony Davis train this year.

But, LaMarcus has been a top 4 PF for the last 4 years.

Sadly, nobody noticed until Dame Lillard came on the scene.

It's not just a 2 man show either.

Batum, Lopez and Matthews are major contributors.

Go Rip City!

Good players and good team. It's nice to see Portland back in contention after failing to beat the Lakers in 2000. Kind of sad that it took 14 years but oh well. I don't think Portland can run with the Warriors or the Spurs to be honest and if they draw either one in the first round - they are history. I really have my doubts that they can beat the Clippers or Oklahoma assuming the Okies gets everyone healthy enough for the playoffs. Mabe they could beat Houston or Memphis, but I just don't see it

 

[Arizona_Sting]

^Somehow finds a way to turn a Blazers thread into a Lakers thread.

 

[LogicMan]

The west is going through amazing changes. So much talent.

 

[trojanfan12]

Good players and good team. It's nice to see Portland back in contention after failing to beat the Lakers in 2000. Kind of sad that it took 14 years but oh well. I don't think Portland can run with the Warriors or the Spurs to be honest and if they draw either one in the first round - they are history. I really have my doubts that they can beat the Clippers or Oklahoma assuming the Okies gets everyone healthy enough for the playoffs. Mabe they could beat Houston or Memphis, but I just don't see it

^Somehow finds a way to turn a Blazers thread into a Lakers thread.

TLF gonna TLF.

 

[trojanfan12]

Blazers look good. Problem for them is there are about 5 other teams that can come out of the West too. Western Conference playoffs are gonna be crazy this year.

 

[bksballer89]

After last season's 2nd half collapse I wouldn't talk about being title contenders until I see how they do in the 2nd half.

They were 23-5 last year at this point (just one game better than where they stand now) but went 23-18 in the 2nd half of the season

 

[trojanfan12]

After last season's 2nd half collapse I wouldn't talk about being title contenders until I see how they do in the 2nd half.

They were 23-5 last year at this point (just one game better than where they stand now) but went 23-18 in the 2nd half of the season

Good point, they definitely need to improve on that. They're young and winning titles is a learning process. If they learn that how you finish is more important than how you start, then they can definitely contend.

 

[OregonDucks]

Depends on who they draw first round. Portland probably wins division regular season but it's all about that first round draw.....still not a huge fan of portlands lack of depth, but it's a bit better than last year. The west is amazing with how deep they are.

 

[Hambombs]

After last season's 2nd half collapse I wouldn't talk about being title contenders until I see how they do in the 2nd half.

They were 23-5 last year at this point (just one game better than where they stand now) but went 23-18 in the 2nd half of the season

The difference between last year portland and this year is that they play both sides of the floor. So i can see them keeping it up

 

[Perpetual_Beast_Mode]

The difference between last year portland and this year is that they play both sides of the floor. So i can see them keeping it up

Yep, we are much better on defense now. I think the Blazers announcer said that the team has ALREADY held more teams under 90 points than they did all of last year.

 

[Hambombs]

Yep, we are much better on defense now. I think the Blazers announcer said that the team has ALREADY held more teams under 90 points than they did all of last year.

Plus they're 3rd in defensive efficiency.

 

[mrwallace2ku]

San Antoine is missing like 3 starters now...their always trouble by year's end. Blazers could use the home advantage here tho.

Lillard is just an amazing talent to watch. Fearless.

 

[Perpetual_Beast_Mode]

Wow! I can't believe that the Blazers were down by 10 points with a minute and thirty seconds in the fourth period and WON the game. That's one of the best basketball comebacks I've ever seen!